A poor install means your vehicle s paint might get damaged from scratches and poor adhesion that can eventually lead to wrap failure.
Does vinyl wrap damage car paint.
A vinyl wrap is much easier and cheaper to repair.
A wrap covers every square inch of the body.
You don t want the damage under automotive wraps to catch the attention of customers.
In fact most colors and finishes of wrap material will amplify the problem area.
Furthermore repainting a car can have a negative impact on its resale value.
Custom paint jobs that rival vinyl car decals or full wraps can be upwards of 10 000 once it s all said and done.
You take part in the design process.
An unskilled wrapper will cut on the paint leaving behind cut marks that will then be wrapped over never to be seen again until the wrap comes off.
Once the underlying paintwork has been sorted out you simply reapply that section of vinyl wrap.
Since the vinyl is an extremely thin film it just doesn t hide flaws.
It is in the cutting process the paint can go from perfect to a mess.
A car wrap consists of several huge vinyl decals that are applied to every panel of your car the hood doors fenders roof decklid and bumper covers.
Which with even a simple understanding of basic math is far below the average for a custom paint application.
Car paint scratches are often visible under car wraps since they follow the contour of the car including any scratches or hail damage.
A vinyl vehicle wrap is really just a big sticker.
Our custom car graphics come in under 750 for a set.
Remember vinyl wraps don t last forever.
Also if the wrong type of film is used during the install for instance a sign vinyl with extra strength adhesive or low flexibility it can strip your paint and cause damage when it is not removed with care.
Moreover a car wrap will not damage the paint underneath and will keep it protected until removed.
Learn more about car wraps from 3m.
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When used applied maintained and removed according to 3m s instructions and within the product s 3m warranty period 3m print wrap film series 1080 should not damage an original equipment manufacturer oem paint finish upon removal.
The vinyl wrap comes in rolls of material rolls that must be cut shaped and conformed to the vehicle.
Even if the vinyl will adhere to or around the problem area the removal of the vinyl may cause the damaged and or surrounding paint to pull off.
Wrapping a car will allow you to change the car s appearance while keeping the original paint intact resulting in a higher resale value.